Cities Near Kamloops
Cities near Kamloops, Canada: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Okanagan, Kelowna, Chilliwack. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Kamloops, Canada is Okanagan, about 47 mi (76 km) away — roughly 1 hr 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okanagan | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kelowna | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Chilliwack | 127 mi / 204 km | 2 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Abbotsford | 141 mi / 226 km | 3 hr 16 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Maple Ridge | 142 mi / 229 km | 3 hr 19 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Coquitlam | 145 mi / 234 km | 3 hr 23 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Burnaby | 152 mi / 244 km | 3 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Surrey | 155 mi / 250 km | 3 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Vancouver | 158 mi / 255 km | 3 hr 41 min | 47 min | Weekend getaway |
| Bellingham | 164 mi / 263 km | 3 hr 48 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Kamloops
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Okanagan, Kelowna. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Kamloops
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, Coquitlam, Burnaby. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Kamloops include Okanagan, Kelowna, Chilliwack, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge. The closest is Okanagan, about 47 miles (76 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.